Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Edited by Michael Thun, Edited by Martha S. Linet, Edited by James R. Cerhan, Edited by Christopher A. Haiman, and Edited by David Schottenfeld

The most authoritative and encyclopedic text on cancer's causes, incidence, mortality, and survival patterns currently available

Chapters oriented both by cause of cancer (e.g., biologic agents, tobacco, alcohol, obesity) and by tissue of origin (e.g., liver), each containing comprehensive overviews of future research directions

Edited by Michael Thun, Edited by Martha S. Linet, Edited by James R. Cerhan, Edited by Christopher A. Haiman, and Edited by David Schottenfeld

Description

"Practitioners in epidemiology and oncology will find immense value in this." -JAMA

Since its initial publication in 1982, CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION has served as the premier reference work for students and professionals working to understand the causes and prevention of cancer in humans.

Now revised for the first time in more than a decade, this fourth edition provides a comprehensive summary of the global patterns of cancer incidence and mortality, current understanding of the major causal determinants, and a rationale for preventive interventions. Special attention is paid to molecular epidemiologic approaches that address the wider role of genetic predisposition and gene-environment interactions in cancer etiology and pathogenesis.

New and timely chapters on environmental and social-epidemiologic factors include:

· The role of social class disparities· The role of obesity and physical inactivity· The potential effects of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation· The principles of cancer chemoprevention

For both seasoned professionals and newer generations of students and researchers, this fourth edition of CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION remains the authority in the field — a work of distinction that every lab, library, student, professional, or researcher should have close at hand.

Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Fourth Edition

Edited by Michael Thun, Edited by Martha S. Linet, Edited by James R. Cerhan, Edited by Christopher A. Haiman, and Edited by David Schottenfeld

Author Information

Edited by Michael Thun, Vice President Emeritus of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society, Edited by Martha S. Linet, Senior Investigator, Division of Cancer Epidemiology, National Cancer Institute, Edited by James R. Cerhan, Professor of Epidemiology, Ralph S. and Beverly Caulkins Professor of Cancer Research, and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Edited by Christopher A. Haiman, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Aflac Chair of Cancer Research, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Edited by David Schottenfeld, John G. Searle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, School of Public Health

Michael J. Thun, M.D., M.S., is Vice President Emeritus of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research at the American Cancer Society.

James R. Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Epidemiology, Ralph S. and Beverly Caulkins Professor of Cancer Research, and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

Christopher A. Haiman, Sc.D., is Professor of Preventive Medicine and Aflac Chair of Cancer Research, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.

David Schottenfeld, M.D., M.Sc., is John G. Searle Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health.

Chenan Zhang, PhD Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, California

New Edition

Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Fourth Edition

Edited by Michael Thun, Edited by Martha S. Linet, Edited by James R. Cerhan, Edited by Christopher A. Haiman, and Edited by David Schottenfeld

Reviews and Awards

"Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention 4 is a worthy successor to the earlier editions as the 'go to' text for cancer epidemiology." - Bruce K. Armstrong, nternational Journal of Epidemiology

"Since its initial publication in 1982, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention has served as the premier reference work for both students and professionals working to understand the causes and prevention of cancer in humans. Now revised for the first time in more than a decade, this fourth edition provides an updated and comprehensive summary of the global patterns of cancer incidence and mortality, current understanding of the major causal determinants, and a rationale for preventive interventions." - Anticancer Research

"The much awaited fourth edition is a welcome update of the third, published in 2006. As before, it is an important addition to any university library hosting cancer researchers, health policy makers in cancer agencies, environmental health agencies, or nongovernment organisations. The editors and the 190 contributing authors comprise many highly regarded senior epidemiologists and related scientists, and this is reflected in the quality of the writing." - Freddy Sitas, Cancer Epidemiology

"This is a comprehensive summary of relevant and emerging cancer topics, including genetics and biology of cancer, incidence and mortality, risk factors and causative agents, overviews by individual cancer type, and methods for prevention and control of cancer [...] While the topics in this book are so thoroughly covered that experienced cancer epidemiologists will likely stumble across new material, the book also provides enough background information and definitions of terms for even early-career students to find it useful. This edition is clearly substantially updated, providing insights on new findings and a focus on emerging topics of interest.This will easily serve as a go-to resource for those working in the field of cancer epidemiology." - Natalie J Del Vecchio, MS, BS, Doody's